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Android Malware Surges, Botnet Business Booms
McAfee reports thousands of new malware apps targeting Android appeared early this year, along with a steady stream of botnet updates.
London 2012 Olympics Scammers Seek Malicious Gold
Expect escalating levels of malware, fake mobile apps, and online scams in the lead-up to this summer's Olympics, warns the Department of Homeland...
Google Spreads Word On DNSChanger Malware
After taking down the botnet, the FBI is still trying to alert 500,000 people that their PCs are infected with the malware. Some Google search...
IBM: Sorry, Siri. You're Not Welcome Here
IBM bans Apple's Siri voice assistant from its networks due to potential security risks.
7 Lessons From MilitarySingles.com Hack
LulzSec Reborn hacktivist group exploited the site's poor security checks on user-uploaded content, made away with easily cracked passwords.
Researchers 'Map' Android Malware Genome
New initiative promotes sharing of Android malware research worldwide, beefing up mobile anti-malware tools
Microsoft Bloatware Cleaning Offer Treats You Like Dirt
For just $99, Microsoft will eliminate the junk added to its Windows 7 PCs by OEM manufacturers. Steve Jobs would have enjoyed this development.
Anonymous Leaks 1.7 GB Justice Department Database
Attackers were assisted by Anonymous affiliate AntiS3curityOPS, which launched its own anti-NATO attack against the Chicago Police Department website.
London Police Test Smartphone Data Dump Kits
British police train their own forensic specialists to test suspects' mobile devices in the station, saving the time and expense of using...
9 Lessons From Utah Data Breach
Breach of unencrypted data affected 28% of the state's residents; one in 10 had Social Security numbers stolen. How can you avoid such an epic fail?
New FBI Surveillance Backdoors? 6 Key Points
Will Congress require social networks, VoIP, and Webmail providers build in backdoors that FBI could tap for electronic surveillance purposes?...
Twitter Adds Do Not Track Capability
FTC and Mozilla applaud as Twitter gives consumers tools to opt out of tracking.
Facebook's History: From Dorm To IPO Darling
Facebook's IPO brings the world's most popular social network into Wall Street's big league. After a wild ride, Facebook's future depends on...
Fake Google Chrome Installer Steals Banking Details
New polymorphic Android malware, meanwhile, disguises itself as a free virus scanner.
Forensic Tool Grabs iPhone, iPad Data Remotely
Commercial forensic software from ElcomSoft lets investigators download someone's iPhone or iPad data without physically accessing the device;...
6 Facebook Problems Need Fixing
After the IPO hoopla, there's work to do. Facebook might have 845 million users, but that does not mean building a business out of user attention...
Zeus Malware Seeks Facebook Users' Debit Card Data
Latest Botnet-backed fraud compaign also has variations targeting Google Mail, Hotmail, and Yahoo users.
5 Ways To Lose A Malicious Insider Lawsuit
Making the case against an insider takes preparation and proactive work with HR and legal. Consider this expert advice to make sure you're ready.
Google Chrome 19 Debuts, With 20 Bug Patches
Latest release of browser also adds the ability to synchronize open tabs across devices.
Facebook's 11 Biggest Technology Bets
When Facebook stock goes on sale later this week, investors will be banking on open source. What other key technology pieces will Facebook use to...
Can IT Be Trusted With Personal Devices?
Mobile device management as a path to security is a fundamentally flawed strategy. You must manage the data.
Apple Inoculates OS X Leopard Against Flashback
Apple security update for older OS 10.5 Leopard nukes Flashback variants and disables outdated Java and Flash functionality.
Military Transformers: 20 Innovative Defense Technologies
Department of Defense technologies under development, from brainy microchips to battlefield transformer vehicles, promise to make the U.S....
Accused LulzSec Member Pleads Not Guilty
Alleged LulzSec lieutenant accused of masterminding Stratfor hack, along with numerous other charges. Jeremy Hammond, a.k.a. Anarchaos, served...
Windows 8 Lets Parents Track Kids' Internet Use
Microsoft's Windows 8 Family Safety tool generates reports that keep parents informed about their children's online activities.
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